Original subtitles

TOEI COMPANY LTD

In 1637, the Tokugawa Shogunate mandated religious orders

to severely restrict and contain the spread of Christianity.

In Kyushu Shimabara and Amakusa the Christian population

was particularly large, and the farmers continuously endured

extreme pain and suffering under the oppression

of the land's rulers.

Yozaemon Naruji, raise your head.

That's quite a magnificent face you have.

I can see why the local farmers have confidence in you.

Yoza, it seems you have collected

30 barrels of rice for land taxes.

Unfortunately, as I mentioned the other day,

due to a poor crop, that led to a poor harvest,

we have no rice to give.

I don't care about a poor crop.

Where is the payment?

For the last three months, we have not had anything

decent to eat or serve our family.

Where's your payment?

You don't have any taxes to pay?

That's correct.

How dare you act that way toward Lord Tanaka!

Have you no respect of samurai pride?

Wait!

Are you his daughter-in-law?

Is she pregnant?

Yes, she is in her sixth month.

Get out of the way.

It must be difficult surviving on vegetation.

I will take her into my custody.

Poor nutrition will harm your unborn child.

Please wait!

Wait!

I'm surprised at how you were able to sow your seed

while consuming just vegetables.

I will personally inspect your wife's body to find out.

Let's go.

Please wait!

I beg you!

Father, I'm going!

Where are you going?

To get my wife back.

No! They will only imprison you, too.

Mother, I can't stand it anymore.

I refuse to bear it anymore.

We have no more rice to give them.

Have you forgotten the teaching of Christ?

We must not use force to fight against force.

If they slap your right cheek, then you give them

your left cheek to be slapped.

How long do we have to continue like this?

I agree. How long do we have to wait for

a miracle to happen and to be saved?

We believed you and have endured all this pain and suffering.

Let us pray.

We must pray.

From within the deep abyss...

we call out to you, God.

God, please hear our prayers.

God, you are witness to this pain, suffering and injustice.

God, please give us the strength to stand against them...

Everyone...

They may not be satisfied.

Someone may come tomorrow to capture another one of us.

For the time being, we take shelter at Kazuko's home.

What is to become of us?

Though we may be apart, our hearts are one.

Please pray in God's name.

Let's go to Amakusa and meet with Shiro.

Shiro of Amakusa.

I think we shouldn't do it.

His name may be well-known,

but he could be an impostor.

Please take refuge at Kazuko's home, as soon as possible.

I do not even possess the strength to save myself.

I am at a loss as to how to survive in this world of pain.

I am unable to lead you anymore.

If the young Amakusa Shiro...

is truly a man capable of being a leader, as rumored,

then it is a blessing.

Sanzo!

Father, I am going after all.

Sanzo, please stop.

I will get Ume back and catch up with you.

Please wait, Sanzo!

If it doesn't work out, let's meet in heaven.

Let's meet next to Christ our Lord!

Sanzo!

Everyone, please stop him!

THE CHRISTIAN REVOLT (Amakusa Shiro Tokisada)

Produced by: OKAWA Hiroshi

Planning by: TSUJINO Kimiharu - NAKAMURA Yurin Screenplay by: ISHIDO Toshiro - OSHIMA Nagisa

Photography by: KAWASAKI Shintaro Music by: MANABE Riichiro

Fight Choreography: ADACHI Reijiro

CAST:

OKAWA Hashizo

TACHIKAWA Sayuri OKA Satomi KAWARAZAKI Choichiro

MIKUNI Rentaro

OTOMO Ryutaro

Directed by: OSHIMA Nagisa

Shiro...

My daughter-in-law is pregnant with a child.

Please answer me, Shiro...

Is it also God's will to murder a child?

Killing a child is against God's will.

My son took a sword with him to get his wife back.

Was his action correct?

Of course. Your son is carrying out God's will.

I see.

I tried to stop my son.

I understand your feelings very well.

However, fighting a battle alone at this time

is fruitless and would mean sure death.

I understand very well.

If we join together, what may be a fruitless act alone,

can become successful with many.

Do you understand?

Shiro, Kakuzo's younger brother has been arrested.

According to rumors, they confiscated some items.

How did they find out?

Shiro...

Tamezo!

I'm going to rescue Sanzo.

Absolutely not!

You will be killed!

On top of that, the village will pay for your actions.

Many more will be arrested.

Knowing that, do you still plan to go?

Rather than waiting to be killed...

the people will voluntarily choose death.

Until that time comes, we must grin and bear it at all costs.

We must endure it and wait for the right time.

It is true.

A red light will soon be visible in the western sky.

We will no longer see people's homes anymore,

as they will be burned down.

The mountains, prairie, grass and trees will all be gone.

That was the prophecy of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

who died 26 years ago.

A saviour will be born and the people will be saved.

I believe that saviour is you.

Shiro...

I am just an ordinary Christian.

Burn... everything should just burn!

Okiku...

How did you find out about this place?

Tamezo, did you tell her?

Yes, I did.

I told you not to endanger the lives of the women and children.

Shiro...

My father has been taken to Lord Tanaka's residence again.

Do not worry.

I'm sure he went there to do a painting.

Did my father truly betray Christ?

I don't know.

However, he seemed to be in agony.

I wish Christianity never existed.

My father never sleeps well.

He is constantly talking in his sleep.

He says betray, not betrayed.

You are always so busy consoling the anxieties of others,

and you never pay any attention to me.

I'm sorry.

Shiro...

We will be leaving.

We will try to regain our spirits,

then, search for my son and his wife.

Please do not overexert yourself.

Yozaemon...

we will meet again soon.

Shiro...

Even if my father were to betray you...

would you still accept me?

Your father is your father and you are you.

You can still be saved by God.

This is the oil painting style of the west.

Asian art is known for it's depiction of

beautiful landscapes and human figures.

However, it is incapable of showing true human nature.

In order to show true human nature...

Are you telling me I'm repulsive?

Not necessarily.

Have you really abandoned Christianity?

I abandoned Christ in order to cause

your frequently agitated soul to suffer.

However, now I believe I can communicate

with society through painting.

You see, painting allows the human soul and spirit to be...

Did you really abandon Christ?

I understand Amakusa Shiro has been visiting your home.

I was hoping to marry my daughter to Shiro...

Lord Mondo!

It's nice to see you again, Emosaku.

Don't despise me.

Has your wound healed?

We arrested another one last night.

What about the arrest of their leader?

Those miserable farmers don't have any rice.

Instead, they had a cross with them.

I heard you were lenient with them.

Absolutely not.

Open the door.

When I stripped her clothes off, she was also wearing a cross.

A naked female leader is useless.

Emosaku...

Do a painting of that naked woman.

I will post that painting everywhere

and use it as an example to all the farmers and Christians.

I am currently working on Lord Tanaka's portrait.

That was a clever excuse.

Why do we have so many Christians

in the areas of Shimabara and Amakusa?

Due to the nominal land taxes we have been collecting from

the farmers, I hope they are not doing it out of disrespect.

If we eradicate all the Christians,

we will be able to collect more taxes.

Isn't that so?

Yes, sir.

The Edo Shogunate is very impatient towards

our current manner of persecution. They feel it is very lenient.

This is my plan...

which may shock all of you.

Villagers, this is your punishment for opposing

the laws of Shogun lemitsu.

Also, for being captivated by the teachings of Christianity.

Despite being humans, you are Christians,

which is not acceptable.

Take these words to heart, and witness your fate.

Damn!

That's quite a plan.

It's called straw dancing.

Straw dancing?

Shinbei, you have yet to devise a unique plan of execution.

He's right.

Sir Shinbei...

When Amakusa Shiro was a samurai,

it's a known fact that he was a friend of yours.

To avoid any misunderstanding, you should put more effort

into your destruction of the Christians.

I appreciate the warning.

Emosaku, I want you to paint the farmer's straw dancing.

Do it!

I said to do it!

I see you are not totally reformed yet, Emosaku.

We will have more than enough straw dancing performances for you to paint.

You have a painter?

Make him paint.

Yes, sir!

Force him!

Do it!

Do it now!

I will not do it!

Capture him!

Shoot!

Father!

Run!

Father!

In there!

Forgive me!

Why didn't you tell me this time?

Twelve Christians were captured and executed.

It wasn't supposed to be that way.

I'm sorry.

Listen, Shiro...

Actually, the new officer, from Edo

has been questioning the persecution of Christians.

He's been hiring his own men to execute them.

Until now, as a benevolent act,

I've been feeding you the information about the captives,

at the expense of losing my position and status as a samurai.

I can't do that anymore.

I can't rely on you anymore, then.

Until now, due to the information you provided,

I was able to save the lives of many farmers.

Shiro, I have become very disgruntled with being a samurai.

I want to be of greater help to the farmers.

Shinbei...

I hope you are serious.

Shiro...

I'd like to ask your assistance in gathering

a group of Christians and creating a riot.

I hope you're telling the truth.

Don't be so persistent!

I'm not questioning you, but this is a very serious matter.

I don't want you to get involved with halfhearted intentions.

Shiro, tell me...

Did you think I was ignorant to your plans?

Each time you visited, you never verbalized it,

but your eyes kept telling me to

discard my position as a samurai.

Did you think I never noticed that?!

I've made a decision.

I'll go to great lengths.

This is what you wanted.

Be honest. Tell me you're happy.

I'm very happy, Shinbei.

Actually, we have about 100 Christians in the castle already.

When we attacked, the plan was to strike in unison,

but we didn't have a strong ally on the inside.

Who is the contact?

Tsunekichi the door man.

He was in on it, too.

You're a scary person!

I'll be back.

What's the matter, Okiku?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Why are you so sad?

I'm sorry.

Tell me...

Lighten your heart by telling me what is causing your pain.

The samurai who came to arrest my father...

Your body!

He invaded your body!

Okiku...

There are people, whose bodies are pure,

but their heart is soiled.

There are people, whose body is soiled...

but their heart is pure and innocent.

You are not the one who was...

injured by physical violence.

It was that samurai...

It wasn't you.

That's a lie.

Wasn't there any way you could have resisted?

You haven't abandoned the Lord Jesus Christ.

I have.

How dare you embarrass me in front of the Lord!

Take over!

I have abandoned him.

At the very least, you should disclose Shiro's whereabouts.

If you don't, you will never be freed from Edo

and the Lord's anger.

I will leave him in your hands.

Murderer! Kill me!

Crazy fools!

Shinbei...

Your wife has sent me a strange request.

Please arrest Shiro as soon as possible.

Is it true that you met with Shiro?

Did my wife tell you that?

No, she didn't.

Shinbei...

You must not be angry at your wife.

She is trying to protect you from danger.

I understand you refused to help them.

However...

I can incarcerate you at my will right now.

The fact that you and your wife are close

friends of Shiro, is an undisputable truth.

There is no other way of saving your life,

unless you arrest Shiro with your own hands.

If you do not act soon, I may arrest him.

Be prepared if I arrest him.

Sir...

Emosaku never gave us Shiro's whereabouts,

but I made him confess to one thing.

Sankichi of Higashiarie. I will be on my way.

Wait!

Emosaku, do you recognize me?

You are Shinbei.

That's right.

Are you a Christian or not? Which?

I have abandoned Christianity.

I just could not paint the straw dancing.

Will you do it this time?

Please...

Do you promise to do it?

I can't do it.

Emosaku!

You have to paint Sankichi's execution.

Understood?

Please don't torture me anymore.

Please... I am an artist.

Art can only save one's soul in times of peace.

In Shimabara, one's body and soul are ruined.

Bastard!

I have abandoned Christianity.

Bastard! - Hold it!

Damn him!

It won't do us any good to know that he's Christian.

We're moving along smoothly.

Got that?

What are you doing with the rice?

My child is hungry.

You are here, but I have not been able to offer you anything.

My wife and I have no pleasures in life anymore.

The young people are being killed.

It's all over. Please don't bother.

What are you doing?

I'm disgusted with being a farmer.

I'm tired of being alive.

Not this!

How dare you speak ill of farming!

Father, think about it!

I have been thinking about it every day

since my younger brother was killed.

I can't take it anymore!

Who cares about martyrdom and God's will?

This world has nothing to do with God.

Lord Matsukura and the Lord are the evil ones.

I quit being a farmer. I will become a murderer.

What are you doing?

Don't say that!

Don't stop me!

I've become the devil!

This may go against the teachings of Christ.

I'm going to kill Master Tanaka and commit suicide.

I see...

You have made your decision.

I would like to join you, but...

Is it regarding your abandonment of Christ?

That's correct.

You shouldn't even be talking to me.

Don't talk about it anymore.

We are not defying the government as Christians...

but as a group of farmers,

who have been starved to death.

I see.

Will you include us as your comrade?

Grandfather!

Listen to me...

I know what it is like to be in battle.

You people are farmers.

You don't know how to use a sword.

As Christians, you have discarded your swords long ago.

I am unable to fight along side you people...

However, I can teach you how to use a sword.

You will not be able to slaughter the tax officials

with that technique.

Don't think of it as a tree.

Consider it your parents' and child's worst enemy!

Everyone!

You have great skills.

As I expected, Shiro.

What's the purpose of having swordsmanship training?

Are you planning your attack?

That's right.

We are going to kill Lord Tanaka.

Are you prepared to die?

Absolutely.

Shiro, let's do it!

Don't get hasty.

It's too early.

When we stand up to revolt,

all the farmers and Christians of Shimabara

will attack together as one body.

We have many supporters waiting in the castle.

In addition, Nagasaki and Shirato...

We must have all the comrades in Kyushu

gather and stand together!

Will that day ever come?

If we wait it, will never come.

We have to take the initiative to make it happen.

How do we do that?

Shiro, show us how!

Tamezo, give up.

Shiro doesn't know what it feels like to have a family member die.

Tamezo, come with me.

I do not speak empty words.

Shiro, when dawn arrives, Sankichi's home will be in danger.

Emosaku succumbed to the torture.

Tamezo, can you please let them know?

They may already have the place staked out.

If you make it in time, tell them to run immediately.

Run?

Of course.

As you just heard,

preparations to attack are already moving forward in secrecy.

We must not get hasty until everything is in place.

Do you understand?

Yes.

How are things moving along within the castle?

As far as I know, there are a lot of complications.

I've met with everyone including Tamekichi.

Everything should unfold within four to five days.

I thought Shinbei had found a mistress

as he was sneaking out late at night.

I had no idea...

I figured it out recently.

I'm a foolish wife.

It's nice to see you again.

Please forgive me at a place like this, but...

he seems to like this place a lot.

I've noticed that you've been doing things

out of concern for my relationship with Mondo.

I'm prepared.

Shiro, he is a long time friend of mine.

I've been talking to him.

We're not living a luxurious life, but

please accept this small gesture.

Thank you.

According to rumours,

I hear you are working with people who are suffering.

Yet, you still have this at your home.

Please allow me to take this with me.

I want to give it to those who are starving.

I understand.

Mother.

Thank you.

Where did you get this?

What's the matter?

Tamezo told me Emosaku betrayed us again.

Tamezo was here?

I cannot have you marry the daughter of a man like that.

She should get out. How stubborn.

He took Kakuzo and Yozaemon with him

and went to Sankichi's home.

What?

I see.

Father, let's go, too.

Alright.

Shiro, you must look at the image of God.

You recall the sufferings of God?

Shiro...

Why do you seek bloodshed?

Are you trying to be like Tamezo?

No. I am being forced into this.

The people are gathering at Sankichi's home.

At this point, there is only death.

I painfully understand the feelings that Sankichi

and the others are experiencing.

We are Christians, yet we have to run and hide.

We can't feed our people.

Our faith in martyrdom was useless.

Even after the pain and suffering that Okiku endured,

I want to kill every human being.

I have endured it all this time.

But, I felt it was too early to strike.

However, now I will go.

Whether I live or die, win or lose...

I want to join them in their fate.

Shiro...

Opposing government officials is not forgiven by Christ.

Our saviour will admonish you severely.

You're wrong.

If the missionaries were here, you would be expelled.

Shiro...

Are you abandoning Christianity?

No, I'm not. Please listen, Mother.

If you were correct,

the farmers of Shimabara would have abandoned Christianity, too.

It is not a choice of my Christian beliefs...

but as a resident of Shimabara and Amakusa.

I will fight and die together with

the farmers of Shimabara, who have been forsaken.

Death in God's world is purer than your world in God's eyes.

Shiro!

You are planning to die and leave me behind.

Please forgive me.

Kiku, will you join me?

Yes, I will!

Please save me!

Please save me!

How dare you!

Please save me! I am a farmer, too!

Kill him!

How does it feel to have killed someone?

If you look like that each time you kill someone,

you'll never be able to kill Lord Matsukura.

I don't recall ever seeing you around.

You also don't appear to be a Christian.

However, we are truly thankful.

You saved us.

Will you please assist us?

It doesn't matter to me if you are a Buddhist or Christian.

I participated because of the fact that

you are all taking a stand against Lord Matsukura.

You are a ronin.

I am just a recluse. Don't worry.

Everyone, the curtain has fallen!

There is no turning back.

Please break up into two groups.

One group will inform our allies in Shimabara and Amakusa,

who have gathered awaiting news that the tax official has fallen.

We must inform them that the time has come

to pursue Lord Matsukura in the name and glory of God!

The other group will be those with confidence in their strength.

We will raid Tanaka's warehouse for food and ammunition.

We must claim our first victory!

This man will be our leader!

Our leader!

Do you remember my face?

You are the ronin searching for a position as an officer.

Please save me, as a fellow samurai.

Silence! I don't care about official position!

I'm going to take over this entire castle!

Please spare me!

Shiro!

As you can see, we have come this far.

Please be our leader once again.

You are the man in the prophecy.

Shiro, we believe you will never forsake us.

Stop it! Open your eyes!

You made us endure all the pain and suffering.

Yet, we took our stand and won without him.

This man sitting here helped us make our stand!

So you are the infamous Shiro of Amakusa.

Were you so afraid of standing up against the government officials?

Who are you?

I'm a wandering ronin. I have no name.

Unlike you, I know when to use my power and strengths,

depending on the situation.

How dare you.

Amakusa Shiro, are you going to draw your sword?

Probably not.

You took advantage of the farmers...

I did not encourage them. I just assisted.

You are a samurai with a lot of spirit.

You are neither Christian, nor a farmer.

Who are you?

If you draw your sword, I may tell you.

Draw your sword!

Everyone, we must choose a leader!

Shimabara Castle must have received word of our attack

and are probably in the process of putting up a tough guard.

We must attack Shimabara castle as soon as possible.

A man who only speaks and doesn't act

is not needed right now.

Shiro, what do you have to say?

My only prayer is that this will be our strongest and best battle.

I don't care who becomes leader.

God knows what the verdict will be.

If it is what everyone desires...

then I don't mind fighting under your direction.

However everyone, please bear in mind

that the chance of successfully attacking

and capturing the castle is very slim at this time.

It may be difficult to get within the castle grounds,

so it is imperative that we contact our allies in the castle

and have them fight together with us.

I will go now and make contact with them.

Please wait until you hear from me.

Understood?

We will wait.

We are a group of ronin, who have left our status as samurai,

to fight with the farmers and overthrow Matsukura.

We are grateful. You are well needed reinforcements.

Let's head out to Shimabara!

Wait!

We promised to wait for Shiro to contact us.

We must not attack until we contact our allies in the castle.

In addition, by morning we will have more people.

Everyone is tired.

Let's concentrate on a favorable turnout, and wait for tomorrow.

We must head to Shimabara and burn the castle immediately.

This act alone will save the pain and suffering

of all the farmers of Shimabara and Amakusa.

Time is of the essence!

That's right! Let's go!

Wait! We do not have all the arms and weapons we need.

If we attack, we will be target practice for their rifles.

He's right!

Everyone, have you forgotten?

In battle you constantly have to advance and attack first,

in order to be victorious.

He's right!

Kakuzo, don't be foolish!

We are not fighting to win.

Win or lose, it's God's will.

I will not allow unnecessary bloodshed.

Women and children don't know anything!

You must attack the castle's protective barrier now.

You'll never get another chance!

He's right. We have to strike now!

Wait!

Wait!

Shiro!

Let me through!

What do you want?

We are going to win!

You must not attack. Do not become target practice for their rifles.

Silence Shiro! You must follow my orders!

It appears that our Christian allies in the castle

have failed in their actions.

The residence of my contact has been taken over by the officials.

I tried to sneak into the castle, but they have strengthened their guard.

I could not get in!

Is it true?

Why are you here?

I heard rumours this afternoon that the battle had begun.

I came here to ask that you protect Shinbei.

It's too late.

Shinbei has already been arrested.

Did you go to the jail to verify?

Yes, I did.

I see.

Everyone, you heard everything. My assumptions were correct.

They have increased and strengthened their guard.

They are waiting for us to attack.

We must wait until we can gather a stronger and larger force.

He's right!

Shiro, please look at this.

This is my wife and child.

In order to fight a losing battle to my heart's content,

I killed my wife and child with my own hands.

I cannot wait anymore.

Everyone, we must attack now.

Yes! We must attack now!

Let's go!

Please wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Kiku!

Kiku, my best friend, Shinbei's wife.

Please take care of her.

Hurry up!

Is Shinbei going to die?

Forgive me.

I am working right now.

I don't want you to die.

It's too late.

We've started a battle we will never win.

Let's go!

If it's a losing battle, then seek the pardon

of Lord Tadamon of the Shogunate government.

Let's run now.

Let's go!

Father...

How did you get out of the castle?

Am I not allowed to leave?

Do you want me to remain in jail?

The Christians within the castle were arrested,

yet you have been released.

Damn!

Kiku, please go home and get my painting utensils.

Hurry!

You came back to paint these flames?

Hurry before the flames die down.

Father!

Were you born in this land of Shimabara

just to paint misery and misfortune?

No, I am a sane person.

That is why I am unable to believe in God and Christianity.

Kiku...

What happened to you when I was arrested?

Do you still believe in God?

What are you doing?

Stop it!

It's a natural human reaction to give up under torture.

Look at that empty sky.

Can you tell me that heaven exists up there?

If Christ truly exists, we should be able to live a free life.

Stop it.

Kiku, I want to live and continue to paint.

Kiku!

Kiku...

How do you like your new living quarters?

Why did you incarcerate me?

Do not feign ignorance with me.

Do you think I was unaware of the fact that you were secretly

helping Amakusa Shiro, who was collaborating with Tsunekichi?

It's the truth, right?

I see...

Alright.

I won't lie. You are correct.

However, don't expect me to give

you the names of my comrades.

Take him out.

Take a look.

We have captured all the Christians within the castle grounds.

Shinbei!

How did you find out?

Tsunekichi, did you tell them?

Emosaku exposed you and me...

Tsunekichi, why did you!

Shinbei...

We tortured Tsunekichi every single day.

He didn't know how painful it would be.

Emosaku and all humans are weak creatures.

Shinbei...

Consider it a samurai's mercy that I do not torture you.

By the way Shinbei, where is your wife?

We searched your home when we arrested you,

but she was not there.

We have been monitoring your home,

but she is nowhere to be found.

Did you send her to notify Shiro?

I did not!

Perhaps she went there on her own.

Shinbei, Shiro is deceiving you.

When your wife came and asked me to arrest Shiro,

it seemed like a love-hate relationship.

That's a lie!

If Sakura is not home, you have arrested her.

I'm not lying.

I hear Sakura did go to see Shiro.

Your facial expression tells me that it's true.

Mondo, the farmers have arrived at the castle gate.

What are you doing?

Shinbei, how dare you!

I am an ally!

I could not stand to watch the farmers

being tortured and taken advantage of!

Silence!

My lord...

There is some truth to Shinbei's words.

Mondo...

That was uncalled for, even for a direct retainer

of the Shogunate government.

Lord, please save me!

What do you plan to do?

Ask yourself and reflect deep within your heart.

I'm going to kill all the farmers.

Don't be ridiculous.

You will never win.

There is no escape.

Until specific orders arrive from the Shogunate government,

this castle will be closed down.

That's dishonorable as the lord of this castle.

That's obvious.

Mondo...

Are you happy to see my arrest by the...

Shogunate government?

Not in particular.

Your political blunder is obvious to everyone.

Lord Mondo, please release me.

I want to leave and search among the farmers to fight against Shiro.

Fight him?

I'm going to kill him for betraying me.

Kill him? - I'm going to kill him.

Is that the truth?

I'm not lying!

Alright.

Where is Shiro?

Shinbei!

Shiro, you must run!

Shinbei, help us! - You cannot remain here!

You must hurry!

You will not win! I came to warn you!

You must withdraw! There will be more deaths!

Goodbye, Shiro!

Wait, Shinbei! Sakura is in my custody.

Do not worry!

Withdraw!

They're coming!

What happened?

They have ordered the execution of all Christians.

There are approximately 90,000 soldiers waiting for us to arrive.

They are heading for Shimabara Castle.

We have to take over Shimabara castle before they arrive.

They are firing cannons!

I see you are a Dutchman. Why are you helping Matsukura?

Answer me!

Your religion has excommunicated you!

Opposition against the government is not forgiven!

Fire!

The world of God is much more forgiving than

the world of the Christian missionaries.

Amakusa Shiro and fellow Christians, listen well!

A larger force will be here soon.

If you abandon Christianity and ask us for forgiveness...

for your rebellious crimes, we will release these three,

under special consideration!

If you refuse, we will burn them at the stake!

Mondo, listen!

All of us have experienced the loss of a family member

by the hands of the officials.

We're not afraid to die.

We are prepared to die for the glory of God.

This is our stand!

To live or to die, is God's will.

We are not afraid of dying!

This is our only option.

Sakura!

I am Sakura, Shinbei's wife!

I want to die with my husband!

I once said that all Christians in Japan must unite in this fight.

However, now that will never happen.

This battle will begin and end with just us.

Death awaits us!

We will not die in vain.

We are people who have pledged our allegiance to God,

and we are all prepared to die.

If we fight against the mistreatment of the Shogunate government

here in Shimabara, we will be surrounded and lose in one day.

I think we should seclude ourselves in a castle.

There is an abandoned castle in South Arima

that was once Arima's main castle, called Hara Castle.

If we take over that castle, we will have enough time,

and food supply, to frustrate our rivals.

In the meantime...

We will form our own religious world.

There will be no distinction between farmer and samurai.

It will be an ideal world without death or starvation.

We will record everything for historical purposes.

Just as there is pain and suffering in this world,

our battle will give hope and courage to the people.

I recommend we seclude ourselves at Hara castle.

I'm against it.

If we seclude ourselves in that castle, we will only

end up dying without making Lord Matsukura suffer.

What was the purpose of taking a stand and fighting?

Our purpose was to kill.

You are wrong.

It's more than enough that we exhibited our strength and will,

against those who lost sight of God's will and caused pain

and suffering to all the farmers.

Then let me ask you, if Lord Matsukura and Lord Terazawa

begged you for forgiveness, would you grant it to them?

Yes.

You're a fool!

What have we been preparing for all this time?

You intended to seek refuge at Hara Castle from the beginning.

You're wrong.

It's because we can't capture Shimabara Castle.

Kakuzo is against it because he wants to kill.

However, I oppose taking refuge at Hara Castle for a different reason.

Why?

We are not only targets for the Shogunate government,

but even the foreigners are pointing their cannons at us!

At this point, we should break up

and fight smaller battles without calling attention.

Do you think the Shogunate government is that simpleminded?

They will probably cause more pain and suffering upon us.

How do you plan to fight against that?

We just have to wait for the right time.

I asked all of you to wait, but you didn't.

There are no more opportunities left.

Shiro! Are you encouraging everyone to die in vain?

We've been successful in our battle until now!

I'm sure Lord Matsukura has learned his lesson.

Hereafter, I believe peace is on the horizon.

Shiro, let's discard our weapons.

This is a bad dream...

It's time to pay my dues.

Each and every one of you should treasure your life.

There will be no more wars and battles.

Many long years of peace is coming.

I can see it.

What is this painting?

Is this what you were doing while witnessing the execution today?

It's people like you that cause everyone to lose the will to fight.

Emosaku, did you expose Maruta and Regena to the castle officials?

Liar!

You are all mistaken... No one understands.

I killed the betrayer.

Let's attack the castle when dawn breaks.

Why aren't you moving?

Say something!

Come on!

I killed my wife and child to fight this battle.

My parents were murdered, too.

I have never thought about myself until now!

Are you still claiming that I am wrong?

Answer me!

Everyone, no one chose to follow Kakuzo.

We were right.

Let's discard our weapons and resurrect ourselves...

in the true teaching of Christ.

Force should not be used to fight against force!

Yoza...

The teachings of Christ are correct.

However, it is our duty to truly live by his teachings.

You are hiding behind Christ's words,

and are trying to run from the true path of God.

Tamezo, teach everyone another prayer of God.

Christ, Our Lord said,

I am not here to bring peace to this land.

I have come to stop the fighting.

I am here to bring order and discipline among the people.

I have come to stop the fighting.

I am here to bring order and discipline among the people.

Everyone, this man is crazy!

He wants to kill people!

Yoza, what are you saying?

When his mother and older sister were murdered

in front of your own eyes, did you see how he acted?

I cannot follow such a heartless and inhumane person.

Let's disband!

It's fruitless fighting alongside this crazy man!

I will not allow you to brainwash them.

I am not brainwashing them.

I am representing everyone's feelings!

Liar!

You are only representing the feelings of one person.

The true feelings of the greater mass are different.

It is forgivable if you take a different path from our united front.

But I will not forgive you for encouraging others

to act in a cowardly manner, such as the way you are acting.

Yozaemon, proceed to the castle and fight.

If you can't do that, then you should follow the crazy man.

You will all be killed.

The women will be stripped naked and ravaged

by the lower foot soldiers of the Shogunate government.

You'll be walking into a living hell.

Silence! - I will not stop!

As you advance forward in your attack, you will all die.

Give up your dream of teaching the glory of God

to the Christians throughout Japan.

You have been discarded by everyone and everything.

You are nothing more than worthless samurai!

You drew your sword, Shiro.

Come at me.

I refuse to follow you to the castle,

but I will kill this weakling, who refuses to kill the scum lords!

Shiro!

You are very important to us.

You are a man to be pitied.

Shut up!

I have no plans of coming back to Shimabara alive.

However, we are also not foolish enough to be persuaded

by a selfish samurai like yourself!

How dare you criticize me!

What do you think you can do for the farmers,

who are starving and fighting back in anger?

Shut up!

I will not lose.

I have a very important job to complete.

Interesting.

Depart!

On February 28, 1638, more than 37,000 Christian farmers,

including Amakusa Shiro were all killed.